RN Care Specialist
$63,943–$106,407 year
On-siteChesterfield, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Assign staff according to policies to ensure equal distribution of duties and complete rounds to assess residents. Manage direct patient care using sound nursing judgment, including reviewing and revising care plans, problems, and goals with Charge Nurses. Document and communicate plans professionally while implementing resident/family teaching and ensuring understanding. Empower staff by promoting responsibility and autonomy, and appropriately manage or discipline staff members as necessary. Complete monthly QAPI, monitor pharmacy recommendations, and report concerns to appropriate staff or the Director of Nursing in a timely manner. Maintain working knowledge of emergency procedures and safety issues while demonstrating clinical competence to assess physical, spiritual, psychological, and emotional needs.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state you will be working
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary
- Ability to transfer and move residents who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance as necessary
- Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipment
- Ability to perform necessary documentation
- Visual acuity
- Must be able to manage a diversity of activities
Desired Qualifications
- Two years of long-term care supervisory experience preferred
- Three to five years of long-term care experience or similar nursing experience
- Excellent communication skills to interact verbally with patients, visitors, and staff
- Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule to meet productivity standards
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